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Doubles Trinidadian flatbread sandwich with curry chana on a white background with a black and white stripe napkin

Gluten-Free Doubles

Doubles is a dish that comes straight from the streets of Trinidad and Tobago to your dining table. It is a delicious, gluten-free, healthy, and wholesome dish perfect for breakfast and snack time.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Caribbean, Trinidadian
Keyword: gluten free doubles
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 192kcal

Equipment

  • 1 skillet

Ingredients

For the bara (flatbread)

For The Chana Curry

Instructions

For The Bara

  • In a bowl, add chickpea flour, all-purpose flour, yeast, coconut sugar, turmeric, and salt.
  • Combine all dry ingredients using a whisk.
  • With the help of your hands or spoon, then create a well in the middle of the bowl.
  • Pour lukewarm water into the well and start adding dry ingredients into the water.
  • Continue to knead the dough until you get a play dough-like texture or feel.
  • Once the dough is ready, brush a little coconut oil over the surface. This will prevent the dough from becoming crusty or sticky.
  • Now, split the dough into 10 equal pieces.
  • Place the pieces on a baking tray and again brush them with coconut oil.

Baking The Bara

  • Grease the baking tray with coconut oil.
  • Place each portion of dough on the baking tray, keeping a distance of 2-3 inches.
  • With the help of your fingers, push the dough to flatten it in a circular shape.
  • Brush the flattened dough with coconut oil.
  • Place the baking tray in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes, flipping the bara after 5 minutes so that it cooks nicely on the other side as well.

Frying The Bara

  • To fry bara, place a large frying pan or skittle on the stove and pour vegetable oil in it.
  • Dust the workstation with flour and place a dough piece on it.
  • Using a rolling pin, flatten it so that it is about ¼ inches thick; you can also use your fingers.
  • Once the oil is hot, place the flattened dough in it and fry it for about 5 minutes on both sides. You can flip it halfway for when it gets a golden brown color.
  • Remove and place on the paper towel.

Curry Chana

  • In a saucepan. Heat coconut oil.
  • Add onion and sauté for about 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic, ground cumin, and Curry Powder, and sauté for 30 seconds.
  • Add chickpeas and mix well so that they are evenly coated in spice.
  • Reduce the heat and pour the vegetable stock into it. Stir well.
  • Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes on low to medium heat.
  • Add Chadon benni and let it cook for 5-7 more minutes.
  • Using a masher, mash the chickpeas to create a thick sauce.
  • Add cayenne pepper and salt and mix well.

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg